Dpdt switch for trim motor, can it be used as a spdt?
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Dpdt switch for trim motor, can it be used as a spdt?
I purchased a switch for my trim motor not understanding the difference in switches. Looks like it came as a dpdt. Can I simply attach my wires to a single side similar to this image I found in a different thread? http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh3 ... ring-1.jpg
There are 3 wires coming from my old Johnson trim motor and I haven’t played around to see which is which for fear of burning something out. Can a dpdt work or do I need a spdt?
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There are 3 wires coming from my old Johnson trim motor and I haven’t played around to see which is which for fear of burning something out. Can a dpdt work or do I need a spdt?
Thread is here http://www.pontoonforums.com/viewtopic ... dt#p182060
Alberta, Canada
Home made 16' pontoon, 1980 60HP Johnson- work in progress
Home made 16' pontoon, 1980 60HP Johnson- work in progress
Re: Dpdt switch for trim motor, can it be used as a spdt?
Yes, as long as the current rating on each pole is sufficient for the trim motor demand. A DPDT is basically two SPST switches mechanically linked. You would just use one pole and its two outputs.....That is as long as it has a middle position where the input is disconnected, i.e. off position which it should be.
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Re: Dpdt switch for trim motor, can it be used as a spdt?
Thank you. My switch only has 6 poles but most of the wiring diagram indicate a seventh pole for a ground. Do I just ignore the ground?
Alberta, Canada
Home made 16' pontoon, 1980 60HP Johnson- work in progress
Home made 16' pontoon, 1980 60HP Johnson- work in progress
Re: Dpdt switch for trim motor, can it be used as a spdt?
The ground is for an indicator light inside the switch.
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Re: Dpdt switch for trim motor, can it be used as a spdt?
Thank you again, much appreciated.
Alberta, Canada
Home made 16' pontoon, 1980 60HP Johnson- work in progress
Home made 16' pontoon, 1980 60HP Johnson- work in progress
Re: Dpdt switch for trim motor, can it be used as a spdt?
You bet.
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Re: Dpdt switch for trim motor, can it be used as a spdt?
Are you trying to replace the no-longer-available rocker trim switch in the OMC remote throttle handle?
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Re: Dpdt switch for trim motor, can it be used as a spdt?
No, my controls don’t have that option. Just installing a rocker on the dash.
Alberta, Canada
Home made 16' pontoon, 1980 60HP Johnson- work in progress
Home made 16' pontoon, 1980 60HP Johnson- work in progress